Giving


A GIFT TO EDUCATION IS ONE OF THE MOST REWARDING AND MEANINGFUL CONTRIBUTIONS YOU CAN MAKE.

Every year, thousands of De Smet Jesuit alumni, parents and friends make important contributions that provide critical support and create exciting opportunities for students and faculty. Some give their time, some give their money, and some do both. These people have chosen to invest themselves in De Smet Jesuit with extraordinary generosity.

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The Spartan Fund

Gifts to The Spartan Fund immediately impact the school's most pressing needs and primarily benefit our current students in all aspects of their educational experience.

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Ways to Give

We believe the act of giving comes from a genuine love for and belief in the work of our dedicated faculty and staff. Every gift, no matter the size, matters.

Make a Gift

Auction / Events

With the help of tireless volunteers and steadfast donor support, De Smet Jesuit hosts several opportunities to honor God’s love for a cheerful giver.

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Your Gifts Matter

  • $10
  • daily cost of lunch

in our cafeteria

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  • $150
  • a Kairos retreat

for one junior or senior

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  • $300
  • Prom expenses 

for a student and his date

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  • $675
  • annual student laptop lease

paid annually

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  • $1339
  • bus rides to and from school

for one student

 

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  • $3400
  • the cost gap between 

a De Smet Jesuit education and tuition

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Meet the Team

Jeff Cernicek

Jeff Cernicek

Class of 1992
Senior Director of Development
BS, Marketing/Advertising, Missouri State University
Debbie Higgins

Debbie Higgins

Director of Communications
BA, English Writing & English Literature, Saint Mary's College
Christine Chapo

Christine Chapo

Spartan Fund Director
Communications, University of Kansas
Becky Lane

Becky Lane

Director of Special Events
BS, Occupational Therapy, University of Kansas
CPR/AED Certified, Mercy Hospital
Shelly Monschein

Shelly Monschein

Development Services and Stewardship Coordinator
BS, University of Missouri-Columbia
Pat Morris

Pat Morris

Class of 2006
Director of Alumni Engagement
MBA, Business Administration, Washington University
BA, Journalism, University of Denver
Mike Talken

Mike Talken

Director of Data Systems and Learning
MS, Educational Technology, University of Missouri, St. Louis
BS, Biology, Rockhurst University
BA, Political Science, Education, Rockhurst University